Adolescent fertility in São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of
São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of: Adolescent fertility was 0.37 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Adolescent fertility in São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of, 2003–2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of recorded 0.37 for adolescent fertility in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
That represents a change of down 65.7% on the previous year and down 92.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adolescent fertility in São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of peaked at 5.12 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0.37, in 2018.
That places São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of 89th out of 200 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.45 | 1.78 | 5.12 | 5 |
| 2010s | 1.18 | 0.37 | 1.59 | 6 |
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More population data for São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.248 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 34,182 (2100)
- Population density 556.27 (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.248 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.518 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.9 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 366.66 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1.9 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 3.6 (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception 3.6 (2024)
All data for São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of →
Frequently asked questions
- What is adolescent fertility in São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of?
- Adolescent fertility in São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of was 0.37 in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest adolescent fertility recorded in São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 5.12 in 2003.
- What is the lowest adolescent fertility recorded in São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.37 in 2018.
- How does São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of rank for adolescent fertility?
- São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of ranks 89th out of 200 countries with data for 2018.
- Is adolescent fertility rising or falling in São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is down 92.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Adolescent fertility. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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